Apple is developing a version to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch

Apple seems to be coming up with some big changes for the overall Apple Watch product line going forward. According to a revelation from veteran writer Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), who is famous for his highly accurate sharing of Apple products, Apple is developing a completely new "Apple Watch X" model as a new product. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the company's smart watch line being on the market.

Apple Watch X - version commemorating the 10th anniversary of the launch of Apple Watch

In 2017, Apple launched the iPhone X version to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the first iPhone. Therefore, it is not surprising if the Cupertino company will do the same to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first Apple Watch hitting shelves.

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According to Gurman, the first Apple Watch was announced in 2014, but in reality it wasn't until 2015 that it officially went on sale. Therefore, the anniversary edition Apple Watch X model is likely to launch in late 2024, or at the latest in 2025.

Gurman claims the Apple Watch X will have a thinner frame than current models. At the same time, designers are also actively optimizing the screen border on Watch X, helping this watch have an almost edge-to-edge screen design.

Apple is also expected to change the way the strap connects to the watch face. The company will use a magnetic strap connection, instead of the current hook connection.

In addition, Apple is thinking about equipping a microLED screen for Apple Watch in the future. This is a screen technology that uses tiny LED lights, helping to increase display quality, save battery and increase screen durability.

Apple Watch X is also expected to be equipped with an additional sensor that supports the ability to check the wearer's blood pressure. The watch will alert the user if it detects abnormal blood pressure, including signs related to cardiovascular problems.

However, until the Apple Watch

Apple Watch X hints at upgrades that could increase battery life

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From new sensors to the strap locking mechanism, there are a lot of rumors surrounding the Apple Watch

According to a report from The Elec, Apple plans to use new technology for the Series 10's OLED display. According to the report, the company will use low-temperature polycrystalline oxide thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. (LTPO), which is said to further reduce power consumption.

The current method the company uses for its Apple Watch displays applies oxide to two switching TFTs, while low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) is used for the remaining switching TFTs and TFTs. control. However, this new method will use oxide on more switching TFTs as well as on control TFTs.

It seems that Apple is not completely eliminating LTPS. LTPS is supposed to be used on TFTs and circuits remaining outside the viewable pixel space.

This display technology for the Apple Watch could serve as a testing ground for the company's other products. Apple is said to be considering expanding the use of this technology to the iPhone. Rumors claim that Apple will apply LTPO TFT to the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, while this technology will be used on all four iPhone 17 models.

There are also rumors that the Series 10 will have a MicroLED panel. However, since those initial rumors, there have been multiple reports of Apple dropping internal projects and canceling plans with suppliers.

Jessica Tanner

Update 11 April 2024